Tom Cruise's latest film "Jack Reacher" — about a former military police officer who is recruited by a sniper to help prove his innocence — was scheduled to premiere Saturday in Pittsburgh, where the movie was filmed.

Due to the terrible tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut, and out of honor and respect for the families of the victims whose lives were senselessly taken, we are postponing tomorrow’s Pittsburgh premiere of "Jack Reacher." Our hearts go out to all those who lost loved ones.

"Jack Reacher" director and screenwriter, Christopher McQuarrie, agreed with Paramount's decision to cancel the Pittsburgh premiere, telling The Wrap "Nobody should be celebrating anything 24 hours after a tragic event like that."

In light of the horrific tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut we are canceling the red carpet press event and the after party for the "Parental Guidance" premiere, scheduled today in downtown Los Angeles. The hearts of all involved with this film go out to the victims, their families, their community, and our entire nation in mourning.

Television networks also changed the tone of their content over the weekend in light of the sensitive situation: